John 12:15
“Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt.”
King James Version
John citing Zechariah 9:9 as directly fulfilled in Jesus's triumphal entry on a donkey's colt.
Fulfillment References
Zechariah 9:9 Matthew 21:5
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) Pentecostal'Behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt' — Jesus entered Jerusalem fulfilling Zechariah 9:9, presenting Himself as Zion's King, lowly and riding on a donkey. The King who comes to Zion is the LORD Himself (Zech. 9; 14:9), God in flesh — coming in meekness now, to come in glory later.
JewishZechariah 9:9 — the humble, peaceful king riding a donkey; a cherished messianic image of a king of peace, not war.
CatholicThe Triumphal Entry (Palm Sunday) fulfilling Zechariah 9:9; the humble King received with hosannas.
ProtestantJesus deliberately fulfills Zechariah 9:9, presenting Himself as the promised King of Zion, gentle and lowly.
AcademicJohn (and Matthew) cite Zechariah 9:9; John notes the disciples understood only after the glorification — a recurring Johannine theme.
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